Toshiba launches their new Chromebook 2

Toshiba yesterday announced the Chromebook 2 – a new 13.3” Chromebook with a choice of Full HD IPS or non-reflective HD screen, and invisible stereo speakers tuned by Skullcandy

Weighing in at just 1.35 kg, Toshiba’s Chromebook 2 offers battery life of up to 11.5 hours and is powered by an Intel Celeron processor.

Toshiba’s new Chromebook is set up for users to store data in the cloud. With Wi-Fi connectivity and 100 GB of free cloud storage via the pre-installed Google Drive, data is automatically backed up and synchronised making it easy to save, edit and pass information across different devices.

As part of the Google Drive service, users can use Google Docs which facilitates the editing, sharing and use of files online plus access a wide choice of Google apps pre-installed or via the Chrome Web Store. Syncing and sharing files between mobile devices running Android is also supported.

The Chromebook 2 comes with two USB 3.0 ports and supports Sleep-and-Charge. Users can charge their smartphone or MP3 player while the Chromebook 2 is sleeping. The Chromebook 2 also comes with a HDMI port and SD card slot.

Toshiba’s Chromebook 2 will be available in Ireland during the first quarter of 2015 and you can check out the full specs below: